Spain 14741598

Zusatztext 'Undoubtedly this book lives up to the high quality of presentation and layout of the others in the series.' - A. McEwan! History Teaching Review Informationen zum Autor Jocelyn Hunt Klappentext The rise of Spain from obscurity to the position of one of Europe's greatest powers is centrally important in the history of Western Europe in the sixteenth century. Spain 1474-1598 explores key themes including the unification of Spain and the domestic and foreign policies of each of the monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, Charles V and Philip II. This book also examines whether the sixteenth century was a 'golden century' for Spain culturally with its art and literature, as well as its society and economy. Zusammenfassung How did Spain become the greatest power in sixteenth century Europe? This book examines whether the sixteenth century was a golden age for Spain culturally as well as in terms of society and economy. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations, Series preface, Acknowledgements, Simplified family tree of the ruling families in Spain, 1474-1598, Map 1 Kingdoms and Provinces of the Iberian Peninsula, 1474, 1. Spain at the time of its 'unification', 2. The domestic policies of Ferdinand and Isabella, 3. How successful were the foreign policies of Ferdinand and Isabella?, 4. Charles I as ruler of Spain, 5. Foreign affairs during the reign of Charles I, 6. What problems confronted Philip II in his government of Spain?, 7. The successes and failures of Philip II's foreign policy, 8. Was the sixteenth century 'a golden century' for Spain?, Notes, Select bibliography, Index

Product details

• Authors: Jocelyn Hunt, Jocelyn (Cabinet War Rooms Hunt, Hunt Jocelyn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 17 to 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.11.2000
• EAN: 9780415222662
• ISBN: 978-0-415-22266-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Questions and Analysis in History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; European History, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, CE period up to c 1500, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History and Archaeology, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Spain